Army Corps of Engineers · Alabama River Lakes · Franklin, AL

Isaac Creek

Isaac Creek Campground is located on Claiborne Lake in Alabama's southwest Hill Country. The lake encompasses more than 60 miles of the Alabama River, and Isaac Creek has great appeal to sportsmen, birders, naturalists or those simply wanting to relax in the outdoors.

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Site mix

Standard with electric60
Most sites here open on Recreation.gov six months ahead, at 10 a.m. Eastern. Sold out is not final: cancellations come back into the pool, most of them two to three days out. How to catch one

Site guide

Will my RV fit

The longest site here provides 85 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.

Have the trailer VIN? It carries the trailer length.

60 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.

SiteEntryFits, ftSurfaceShadePowerWater / sewerPeople / vehiclesFiresAccessible
01Back-in48GravelFull50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
02Back-in51GravelFull50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
03Back-in34GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
04Back-in41GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
05Back-in40GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
06Back-in46GravelPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
07Back-in38PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
08Back-in39PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
09Back-in36PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes
10Back-in64PavedPartial50 ampYes / –8 / 3YesYes

Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Amenities & rules

HookupsElectric, water
Max vehicle length85 ft
EquipmentRVs & trailers, Tents
PetsAllowed
CampfiresAllowed, subject to restrictions
Tent padsYes
AccessibilitySites 01, 02, 03, 04 and 56 more are listed accessible

This year-round campground offers 60 sites with electric hookups. Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and laundry facilities. A boat ramp, dock, fish cleaning stations, basketball court, playground and picnic shelter offer countless recreation opportunities for visitors.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Isaac Creek40°50°60°70°80°90°January: 5.52 inches of precipitationFebruary: 5.19 inches of precipitationMarch: 5.84 inches of precipitationApril: 4.31 inches of precipitationMay: 4.10 inches of precipitationJune: 5.76 inches of precipitationJuly: 6.24 inches of precipitationAugust: 5.48 inches of precipitationSeptember: 3.88 inches of precipitationOctober: 4.10 inches of precipitationNovember: 4.46 inches of precipitationDecember: 6.50 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 46.3°F averageFebruary: 50.2°F averageMarch: 57.2°F averageApril: 64.2°F averageMay: 71.8°F averageJune: 78.1°F averageJuly: 80.4°F averageAugust: 80.5°F averageSeptember: 76.0°F averageOctober: 65.4°F averageNovember: 55.5°F averageDecember: 48.9°F average0 in2 in4 in6 in8 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Whatley, 10 miles from the campground at 170 feet, station USC00018867 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 61 inches a year.

Getting there

From Monroeville, Alabama, take State Route 41 north for 8 miles. Turn west onto County Road 17 and follow signs into the campground.

Nearest townFranklin, Alabama
Coordinates31.6222° N, 87.5503° W · Directions ↗

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Army Corps Campground GEM! Isaac Creek RV Camping Experience

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Natural features

The campground is situated between Isaac Creek and Claiborne Lake, in a forest of hardwood and pine.

Recreation

The area's waterways offer anglers the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. Boating and water sports are also a main draw to the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for easy water access. The vast expanse of surrounding land allows for bow and shotgun hunting for game like whitetail deer, wild turkey and hog.

Guidebooks for Alabama and the South

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  • Best Tent Camping: Alabama
    Joe Cuhaj, 2018
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  • Exploring Wild Alabama
    Kenneth M. Wills and Dr. L. J. Davenport, 2016
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  • Rail-trails Southeast
    Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, 2024
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Isaac Creek?

Sites at Isaac Creek are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What time is check-in at Isaac Creek?

Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 3:00 PM.

Source: Recreation.gov

How many sites does Isaac Creek have?

60 sites, including 60 standard sites with power.

Source: Recreation.gov

Will my RV fit at Isaac Creek?

Recreation.gov lists no practical vehicle capacity limit for the largest site here, which usually means pull-through or open parking. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.

Source: Will my RV fit

Does Isaac Creek have hookups?

Yes, electric and water hookups at some sites.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there showers or a dump station at Isaac Creek?

Amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, a dump station and laundry facilities.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are pets allowed at Isaac Creek?

Yes, pets are allowed at Isaac Creek. Leash rules apply.

Source: Recreation.gov

Can I have a campfire at Isaac Creek?

Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.

Source: Recreation.gov

Are there accessible sites at Isaac Creek?

Sites 01, 02, 03, and 04 are listed accessible on Recreation.gov, 60 sites in all. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.

Source: Recreation.gov

What is there to do at Isaac Creek?

The area's waterways offer anglers the opportunity to fish for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill and catfish. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.

Source: Recreation

What is the nearest town to Isaac Creek?

Franklin, Alabama.

Source: Getting there

What if Isaac Creek is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Lock 1 (28.6 mi), Millers Ferry Campground (35.4 mi), and Service (35.9 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby